the black house.

did any of you guys see this, the black house in real living on line? the house is pretty darn cool, tons of rich, deep color contrasted by large swaths of bright and vibrant color. it's really striking...

the home features polished concrete floors, besser block walls and a super daring black ceiling. it's one of those homes where the more you look, the more you like. see more of the black house, here. and enjoy!

seriously beautiful rugs.

the newer line of rugs offered up by toulemonde, are full of lines, blurred lines, sharp and ombre...in blue. lovely!

the lines of these rugs, no matter the style, offer direction in the spaces that they lay, they offer texture and interest. and add in bold or soft color? and now you've got something even more fabulous...happy almost friday friends, enjoy!

graphic language.

this ceramic flooring by refin and designtalestudio transforms traditional, interpreting surfaces in new ways, graphically, powerfully.

designtalestudio notes that "the reinterpretation of colour and the emphatic use of changed scales creates a dynamic and thrilling effect." well i don't know about you but injecting this type of flooring, these types of graphic designs would certainly offer your spaces, residential or commercial some thrilling effects. enjoy!

topps tiles. tiles for everyone.

i wanted to share with you today a perfect choice for natural stone tile options, topps tiles. ancient civilizations utilized stone tiles for their interiors, whether it be for floors or wall treatments, and they created stunning interiors because of it.

so why can't we do the same thing today? if you are considering starting or are in the process of transforming your residential or commercial space, remember that you have choices out there, of materials & mediums, such as natural stone tile, such as topps tiles.

i don't know about you, but when i'm transforming a space, or entertaining the idea at its earliest stages, i'm constantly reviewing material options. these topps tiles stone tiles are a creative and interesting approach to the building of your floors or walls. why not design differently, why not utilize natural stone tiles? see, you can't even think of a reason not to...can you? enjoy!

(this post is sponsored by topps tiles)

utilizing stone tiles, naturally.

whether you are remodeling your home or commercial space or perhaps building a new space, utilizing an array of materials or mediums only makes for interesting spaces.

materials such as stone tile provide texture, they provide a little bit of glamour and richness by offering unique options that make for seriously beautiful spaces! the tile depot offers up a HUGE variety of stone tiles with options such as cappuccino polished, brazilian multicolor and carrara white polished, your head will be swimming wondering which stone tile to settle on...here are some of my favorites, have a look!

and it gets even better...besides offering a giant inventory of choices for stone tile, the tile depot offers you a price promise and take home options. they will not be "beaten on price" and they allow you to take home a tile of your choice to make sure it looks just as great in your own home or commercial space, as it does in their showroom.

so....how can you go wrong? no, seriously, how can you? check out the tile depot. if you're in the market for stone tile, you'll find what you are looking for. enjoy!

(this post was sponsored by the tile depot)

marrakesh. crazy for this tile.

this almost friday, i wanted to talk about quick and instant face lifts. not the face kind, but the interior design kind. just like paint can do, provide that instant face lift for any space, residential or commercial, giving it a burst of pizazz, a new feel, a new mood, so too can adding in or changing out flooring. and with these fresh, super interesting tile ideas offered up by marrakesh, how could you even hesitate...









aren't these new styles by marrakesh out of this world gorgeous for spring and summer style? ah, yeah. inspired by classical arabic geometry, this flooring option is stunning. marrakesh has collaborated on this line with claesson koivisto rune (another fab find) to bring a hard to describe in words, set of designs.

hey, hey! how are you today? i'm still working on getting my energy level up. not sure why, but this week i'm dragging my body around a bit. i will definitely try for a run today to help the energy level get up there ;) i have another class tonight, then a weekend ahead where my son will be home from college. looking forward to that. i hope this almost friday morning finds you in a positive, inspired place. enjoy!

pretty tones pretty materials

these tones today are providing me with mid~day inspiration. similar takes on natural color yet utilizing very different materials. the light is made from a removable, stretched material over a metal fixture. the tiles are concrete. each product conveying similar tones in a very unique way.


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how is this mid~day treating you? i've been to the dentist for a cleaning (not my favorite place to be honestly) and out for a run. in between all of that today i'm absorbed in so much reading for courses it's not even funny. i hope your day is productive, creative and inspiring. enjoy!

designing in tile.

i love the thought of designing with different mediums, from wood to metals to tile. tile to me, offers a unique textural experience when placed in any space, residential or commercial, indoors or outdoors. there is something so natural yet so artistic about designing with tile.









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travertine tiles offer an array of fine tiles, for indoor or outdoor ideas. travertine floor tiles are expressive, artisitc and durable. imagine dark and moody black marbled tiles, in a kitchen or bathroom? or effect tiles, that offer a wood or stone effect? or how about all white subway tiles to create an ethereal, clean, crisp atmosphere? the possibilities are really endless! whether considering indoor or outdoor spaces, tile offers and creates an expressive, dramatic presence.

either creating amazing patterns or simply left to its own natural pattern, the versatility and complex nature of tile is fabulous for use in designing. travertine tile flooring offers an array of interesting choices.

think texture, think of utilizing the many different mediums out there when designing your spaces, tile can be an exceptional choice! enjoy...